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Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
Write a short explanation of the given art piece.

### Input:
The painting "The Potato Eaters" by Vincent van Gogh.

### Response:
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"The Potato Eaters" is an oil painting by the Dutch post-impressionist Vincent van Gogh, painted in April 1885. It depicts a scene of a peasant family sitting down for a meal of potatoes. The painting is a reflection on the hardship of peasant life, with its muted tones and lack of grandeur creating an atmosphere of humble simplicity.